Assisting a Person with Medications
In this module, students will identify: purposes of medication, required instruction/information about medications to be administered, and cautions with regard to medications.
Students will develop and demonstrate skill in reading and interpreting information on prescription containers, and demonstrate assistance with oral/topical medications as well as eye, ear, and nose drops. The importance of observation for both desired and undesired outcomes will be described. Finally, procedures to be followed in the event of concern about or problems with medications will be discussed.
Course Prerequisite(s)
Students must be enrolled in the Personal Support Worker program.
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